After the amazing Ocean Relay in the France Overseas Territories, the Olympic Torch headed north to the Drôme département. This land of contrasts, from Grignan and Hauterives to Valence, is ideal for resting between natural landscapes and towns and cities full of character. The highlight was a triathlon team relay in Valence, where the famous three-Michelin-star chef Anne-Sophie Pic lit the cauldron in front of a huge crowd.

The European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation (ENGSO) held its 32nd General Assembly in Vienna from 14-16 June, hosted by ENGSO member Sport Austria. At the same time, the 21st ENGSO Youth Assembly, the EU Seminar and the ENGSO Seminars on Equality and Sport took place.

Some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment came together to fight ALS and Multiple Sclerosis in the latest edition of the 'Battle of the Stars', which took place over three days last week.

The Olympic Torch Relay continued to Apt and in particular the Riaille lake, before heading to the historical centre of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, nicknamed the Venice of the Comtat Venaissin area, where it visited the Bassin de Bouïgas weir.

The Olympic Torch made a spectacular journey to the four corners of Martinique, known as the "Island of Flowers", revealing all that makes it so attractive, from the summit of the Montagne Pelée volcano to its lush landscapes and beaches.

After a stopover in Guadeloupe, the Maxi Banque Populaire XI set sail for Martinique. On board were a crew of French overseas athletes and Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, with the French skippers Armel Le Cleac'h and Sébastien Josse back at the helm. Swimmer Coralie Balmy, London 2012 bronze medallist, lit the celebration cauldron in Fort-de-France.

This Saturday will be remembered for a long time. For the first time in history, the Olympic Torch shone in Guadeloupe on a day that began with its majestic arrival aboard the trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire XI, which crossed the Atlantic Ocean after leaving Brest on 7 June.

The 59th International Skating Union (ISU) Congress came to a close in Las Vegas, USA, after five inspiring and productive days of meetings and presentations where over 250 delegates from 65 countries gathered to shape the future of ice skating. They made many groundbreaking decisions to grow the sport and modernise the organisation, marking the start of a transformative new era.

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has entered into a collaboration with Sport Ireland. The partnership is designed to enable the exchange of knowledge and information between the organisations and to coordinate anti-doping initiatives more effectively.

The Executive Board (EB) of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (International Modern Pentathlon Union, UIPM) has decided to extend the mandate of Shiny Fang as Secretary General of the UIPM until the end of 2028, after taking up the post 12 years ago.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has suspended Para swimmer Aleksey Lyzhikhin for two years for committing anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) in violation of the IPC Anti-Doping Code (the Code).

The BRICS Games are an annual gathering of the eight-nation BRICS intergovernmental organisation, now in its fifth edition in Kazan, Russia, with participants from 89 countries, after the last one was held in the South African city of Durban in 2023.

Following a recommendation from the Commission on Future Olympic Winter Games Host Cities, the Executive Board of the IOC has proposed that Salt Lake City - Utah 2034 (SLC-UT 2034) be put up for election at the IOC Session in Paris on 22-24 July. It also proposed the French Alps for the 2030 Winter Games.

The Olympic Torch has dropped anchor on the island of Réunion to continue the Ocean Relay in overseas France. The "Intense Island" put its best foot forward, starting with the breathtaking landscapes of the Plaine des Sables and Pointe Langevin.